Historian Nicholas Higham speaks to Laura Reid about how the country’s transition from Roman Britain to the Anglo-Saxon era marked the beginnings of Englishness.

From lost silver coins to fossilised faeces, medieval cesspits have become some of the richest archives of everyday life in ...

It could be argued that the concept of a parliament has its roots in Anglo-Saxon England with the Witan, or Witenagemot. This was a meeting or council of wise men whose role was to advise the ...

In the 400s, the Western Roman Empire abandoned Britain to its own devices. Twin brothers Hengist and Horsa saw an opportunity to lead an Anglo-Saxon invasion and reshape England’s identity. But ...

Archaeologists in southern Italy have uncovered the graves of two children who were buried wearing large bronze belts nearly ...

Hidden in the shadows of Southampton’s medieval walls, Winkle Street's deceptive history belies its whimsical name. If you wandered down this exceptionally tiny, cobbled side street near Town Quay ...

Home to a Roman road and with links to David Bowie, Beckenham High Street has evolved a lot over the years. We explore how it has changed.

A lovely Cambridgeshire village with a name that is hard to pronounce is full of posh period houses. There are many places in Cambridgeshire that have names that sound differently to how they should ...

The UK Parliament is made up of the Monarch, House of Lords and the House of Commons. Known as 'The Mother of Parliaments' this parliamentary system has been copied by many countries around the world.

The Battle of Brunanburh claimed the lives of thousands and experts believe it could have been fought on Wirral ...

An independent researcher believes he’s discovered a legendary ruler’s burial site — a find that could be the first ...

With independent shops, bars, restaurants and an enchanting riverside walk, there's a reason London commuters are moving here ...